Surgical Services/Float RN

121 Gouverneur Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Services team at Gouverneur Hospital. The RN will assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document perioperative and inpatient/outpatient care for patients from newborn to geriatrics, while supervising other caregivers to maintain high nursing standards.

The role requires a Graduate of an accredited nursing program, a current NYS RN license and ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted New York State RN license.
• ACLS certified.
• Knowledge of anesthetic agents and phases of anesthesia from induction to recovery.
• Ability to care for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Experience with outpatient testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs.
• Develops and implements individualized plans of care.
• Administers medications appropriately.
• Ensures patient safety and infection prevention during perioperative care.
• Performs counts to prevent retained foreign objects.
• Cross-trains to circulate and scrub cases and in PACU/recovery as needed.
• Provides culturally competent, age-appropriate care within scope of practice.

Skills

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Good communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Nursing diploma/degree

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Department

Surgical Services

Location

Gouverneur Hospital

Hours Per Week

Per Diem

Schedule

8-hour day shifts

Summary

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, reassessment and documentation of care for patients undergoing surgery, outpatient and inpatient care as well. The Registered Nurse provides care to patients in developmental stages ranging from newborn to geriatrics. The Registered Nurse bears full and ultimate responsibility for the quality of the nursing care he or she provides to individuals. The Registered Nurse is expected to adhere to accepted standards of nursing practice, function within the role expectations of the Operating Room, delegate duties to other care givers as required and consistently provide appropriate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient needs.
• Performs testing, care and interventions specific to each patient and needs.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive, individualized plan of care.
• Protect the patient from injury caused by chemical, laser, positioning, thermal sources and extraneous objects.
• Perform count procedures in accordance with policy to protect patient from retained foreign objects.
• Perform interventions to assure correct patient, correct site, side and level.
• Manage the patient’s specimens appropriately.
• Administer medications appropriately.
• Perform interventions to protect the patient from infection.
• Perform interventions to maintain the patient’s normothermia throughout the perioperative period.
• Perform interventions to maintain the patient’s base-line physical status.
• Provide culturally competent, age-appropriate, ethical care within scope of practice.
• Protect the patient’s rights and dignity.
• Preoperative and postoperative care of the patient.
• Cross training to circulate and scrub cases as needed.
• Cross training in the PACU/recovery room nurse role.
• Cross training in outpatient testing areas.
• Cross training throughout departments to assist with day to day needs of the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license.
• Must be ACLS certified.
• Basic nursing skills with added education surgical procedures and surgical procedures being performed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic agents and basic understanding of the various stages of anesthesia from induction through recovery.
• Knowledge and training for providing care to patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Performance of testing for required outpatient procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN or BS in Nursing from an accredited school or nursing.
• National certification in a nursing specialty (AORN).
• Good communication and computer skills and an independent, critical thinker with good assessment skills.
• PALS certification.
• Previous Ambulatory Surgery/Operating Room experience preferred.

Union

NYSNA (GH) Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

Physical Requirements

Heavy - Clinical - Heavy clinical roles require continual lifting of more than 50 lbs., pushing and pulling patients or equipment, and working in physically awkward or restrictive positions. Staff must maintain balance and coordination in confined, uneven, or emergent care settings while performing both fine and gross motor tasks. High sensory acuity is needed to recognize patient cues and environmental alerts. Emotional and cognitive demands are significant due to urgent decision-making, managing distressed patients, and functioning effectively in high-pressure clinical situations. Environmental exposures commonly include infectious agents, biohazards, noise, and chemicals. Employees may be required to complete mask-fit testing, TB screening, and participate in extended or on-call shifts. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$42.03 - $57.45 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Company Overview

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.